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1. Mama's Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(340)
Price: Moderate
• American • Alamo Heights
Booked 26 times today
San Antonio's best family-owned homestyle comfort food restaurant serving Texas inspired made-from-scratch daily breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Enjoy our famous fried mushrooms, best pancakes in town, chicken fried American wagyu steak, Texas beers on tap, or one of our handmade craft cocktails. Join us in one of our dining rooms, at the bar, or outside on our dog-friendly and beautiful patio/beer garden.
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2. Best Quality Daughter
4.9
Exceptional(588)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 93 times today
Best Quality Daughter houses a vibrant, chic décor and new, unique Asian-American menu. In 2018, chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk. Today Best Quality Daughter is located in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl Brewery. Curated by chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter's menu takes inspiration from her travels and the comfort food of her youth as a second-generation Chinese-American.
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3. Whiskey Cake - San Antonio
4.7
Exceptional(4276)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • La Cantera
Booked 58 times today
Whiskey Cake in San Antonio is a comfort food haven. The restaurant's approachable menu features New American comfort food, sourcing as much as possible locally. Signature dishes include slow-cooked meats and the famous whiskey cake for dessert. The farm-to-fork mission is evident in the fresh, high quality ingredients. Reviewers consistently mention the 'comfort food' options, 'fresh and light yet feel like comfort foods', and 'great food always consistent with awesome flavors'. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere, great service, and unique menu add to the comfort food experience.
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4. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou
4.8
Exceptional(3477)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the every day and the special. We feature quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is located in the Pearl district near the entrance of the hotel Emma at 312 Pearl Parkway Building 2, Suite 2104, in the space formerly occupied by The Culinary Institute of America's Nao. "Mon Chou Chou" is an affectionate French nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love, and beauty who makes your world "go round".
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5. Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
4.2
Awesome(585)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 11 times today
Ambler - Texas Kitchen + Cocktails is a comfort food haven with its 'fantastic service' and 'superb meals' praised by reviewers. The 'great food', 'great atmosphere' and 'friendly staff' make it a 'comfortable' spot. The menu, inspired by Texas, boasts 'jaw-dropping views' and 'vibrant flavors'. From 'exotic menu' to 'excellent food and cocktails', Ambler is the perfect spot for a comforting meal.
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6. Carriqui
4.7
Exceptional(769)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
COOKING WITH FIRE, SOUTH TEXAS STYLE Carriqui celebrates the South Texas tradition of drawing flavor from fire. Inspired by the flight path of our namesake bird, our menus feature regional favorites from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas coast, and the Hill Country. Nearly every dish is touched by the glowing embers of our custom-forged pits, smoker, or grill, all fueled by native wood. Along with housemade tortillas, cold margaritas, and warm hospitality, each meal is an opportunity to experience the vibrant food and spirit of our South Texas culture.
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7. Tokyo Cowboy
4.6
Exceptional(273)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
Asian-inspired diner with creative cocktails and a great selection of whisky!
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8. Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio
3.3
Good(32)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”
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9. Esquire Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(661)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Located in the heart of downtown, The Esquire Tavern is the oldest bar on the San Antonio Riverwalk, opened the year, month and day that Prohibition was repealed. Tending bar in the early days was a highly prized and much sought after craft. Bar keeps then created many of their own syrups, mixes and concoctions and used the freshest of juices with the intention of serving the best products. We at the Esquire have taken a serious approach to the old world of bartending and spun it with a modern twist. Combining classic techniques and new world flavors and culinary concepts, our goal is to lead and set San Antonio's emerging cocktail culture on the map.
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10. Cover 3 - San Antonio
4.7
Exceptional(70)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Central
Booked 4 times today
Located on San Antonio's north side, within the 1604 loop near the Stone Oak neighborhood, COVER 3 offers a diverse menu of inventive American fare for lunch and dinner. Each menu item is carefully prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. COVER 3 offers brunch on the weekends and an impressive Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar, inviting you to mix up your favorite brunch cocktails. The restaurant also offers a full bar with a premium well, a spectacular selection of spirits, a variety of draft beers chilled to perfection, and a fabulous collection of wines available by the glass. COVER 3's accolades include best Mac N Cheese, best Wings and top Sports Bars. Whether you stop in for a quick lunch, take the family to brunch or host clients for dinner, COVER 3 is ready to serve you. Come and experience their specialties: Dining, Spirits and Sports.
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  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This restaurant deserves a Michelin star. The cocktails were creative and the food, a feast for your taste buds. Recommend to anyone visiting San Antonio — a must have meal!
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    Best Quality DaughterPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Ashley
    San Antonio •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing staff. It really shows that you only hire the best in a professional role. Money well spent specially, our server, Halee. She really knows her stuff hear at this location. She had nothing but good recommendations we had a hard time choosing we literally wanted it all. Halee is a great asset to Mama Cafe established. Food was so good I can’t wait to try the fried green tomatoes. Thank you for providing a great experience with the food and amazing service. We will definitely be back.
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    Mama's CafePrice: Moderate• American• Alamo Heights
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    4.8
  • AmandaVIP
    San Antonio •73 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always an amazing experience. Lori is a true gem.
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    Brasserie Mon Chou ChouPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • DeniseVIP
    San Antonio •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The brunch menu was amazing. Biscuits are a must with sausage country gravy. Mimosa flight has four flavors but pineapple is the best! Strong and tasty press style coffee for the serious coffee lovers. Great place for brunch with family or friends. Service was fast and courteous, conversation friendly.
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    Whiskey Cake - San AntonioPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• La Cantera
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    4.7
  • Debbie
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Muhammad was an outstanding server. The hostess seating us was very gracious and energetic. Menu is a bit limited to my liking. The chicken fried steak was done well but sauce was too heavy. Meatloaf was also good. Cesar salad had too much dressing and it was too thick. Please lighten it up. Sitting outside was a lovely experience along the river with soft lighting and beautiful patio.
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    Ambler - Texas Kitchen + CocktailsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.2

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